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we examined the display of fruits, flowers, and vegetables brought by the members. The flowers from Rachel Gilpins & Sharon Tilden Tomato, the ground nuts from Riverside, (awakening pleasant reminiscenses of boyhood and many a hull dropped surepticiously upon the school room floor) the sweet potatoes from Sharon, Rachel Gilpins , and Robt. M. Stablers the winning star cabbage, from Stanmore, & the Elephantine Egg plant weighing 7 1/4 lbs. from Robt. M. Stablers. All were examined & discussed. Our examination of these was most pleasantly interrupted by our being invited out to discuss some most palatable & refreshing canteleups & watermelons of our host & hostess own raising the quality was only equalled by quantity and the quantity seemed inexhaustable. even the most persevering on such occassions had to cry "Hold! enough." while enjoying the feast we were called to examine critically the large number of very fine chickens raised at "Hermon", they being not at all diffident. After reading the minutes of our last meeting the Secretary reported that the minutes of former meetings

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faithfully.

The garden was visited and tho' our hosts time is so completely occupied with mechanical pursuits, that it is not up to the usual high standard of ex -cellence, it was plain to be seen that his family will not suffer for want of fine vegetables

The Lawn is very much improved by the use of the lawn mower.

The Secretary brought some bulbs of Narcissi for distribution

After a very delightful meeting we separated to meet next at Alloway. The readers for next meeting Robert H. Miller and Edith Hallowell

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9 Is flat culture or hilling best for garden potatoes? Hilling is best in some places. The Farmers clubs decided in favor of flat culture

10 Should the rank growth of sweet potato vines be mowed off? Not considered necessary

11 Should lillies of the Valley be enriched in any way? and can they be too thick? Instances were given when they bloomed abundantly when growing as thick as it seemed possible, and in other cases the want of bloom seemed to indicate that they needed thinning and enriching

The readers for next meeting are Robert H. Miller and Mary Magruder.

The rain continued so that we had to forego the pleasure of inspecting the gardens and grounds. We had a little glimpse from a porch, but at that distance could not distinguish sixtytwo little rose bushes. With good wishes of a safe and pleasant voyage to Europe, for our host and hostess, and that they may not stay away too long, we separate hoping to meet at Norwood in October

266 H/4/1891 -3to save clippings of interest recipes etc. Another member suggested that the recipes should be tried first, that we may not have a collection of theories which are not borne out in practice. a letter from Ellen Farquhar suggesting "that members be notified at each meeting of the work proper to be done before the next. It might prevent persons with failing memories from neglecting to sow Kale, turnips late cabbage seed, celery &c." This suggestion was approved. One member said he had tried for 5 years, to have a bed of Kale and always forgot to plant at the proper time. The President appointed Henry Miller to attend to it.

The reader for next meeting Corrie Brooke and Robert H. Miller.

Questions 1 Are Burpie's seeds liked? Yes by several at who use them

2 Do currants thrive best in the shade or in full sunshine? A difference of opinion

3 How get rid of moles in a hot bed? Catch them, with a mole trap

4 How get rid of chickweed in flower beds? Gas house lime has been recommended

5 How many use salt on asparagus beds? 5 members use it occasionally brine kills the plants; dry salt kills every thing else, the chief thing in

H/9/1894 -32^nd Mary T. Kirk, absent. Volunteer article E. S. Iddings, A big tree of Calevaras Co. Cal.

Readers for next meeting Mary S. Hallowell and Robert H. Miller

The report of the committee on Forethought reminded us to dig sweet potatoes before hard rain and to have house plants in readiness to be moved in before frost. Also suggested that we each contribute 10^ct a year to keep the secretary supplied with stationary and some one be appointed to collect it. This suggestion was approve by the members and Mary M. Stabler appointed to make collection.

No new business.

Questions 1 What is the earliest time house plants can be brought in? 1^st of October If brought in too early they are apt to be spindling

2 How late use the lawn mower, August is generally late enough

3 Are there any disadvantages in planting asparagus in the fall? No disadvantages were